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DALLAS, TEXAS – OCTOBER 24: Kyrie Irving #11 of the Dallas Mavericks dribbles against the San Antonio Spurs during the first quarter of the game at American Airlines Center on October 24, 2024 in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sam Hodde\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n
As the Dallas Mavericks<\/a> have quietly put together a strong offseason, they have been a popular team rumored in trades. But that might be because of the millions of Lakers fans trying to steal P.J. Washington<\/a> and Daniel Gafford<\/a> from the Mavs.<\/p>\n Another Maverick who has been the centerpiece of trade rumors is nine-time All-Star point guard Kyrie Irving<\/a>, whom Dallas is expecting to welcome back to the lineup next season.<\/p>\n Are the Mavs looking to trade Irving? No. Would they trade him if the offer was strong enough? Maybe.\u00a0<\/p>\n A Mavericks Trade Idea Involving Kyrie Irving and Joel Embiid GettyPHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA \u2013 MARCH 29: Kyrie Irving #2 of the Dallas Mavericks drives past Joel Embiid<\/a> #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers<\/a> during the third quarter at Wells Fargo Center on March 29, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n The Philadelphia 76ers are on top of the NBA<\/a> world after landing LeBron James<\/a> in free agency. While James finds himself on a roster loaded with talent, there is that outside chance he puts in a message to the front office to go grab his former championship-winning teammate. And if Dallas is at all interested in a potentially massive frontcourt upgrade, here is a highly unlikely but fun trade idea.<\/p>\n Mavs receive: Joel Embiid and a 2028 first round pick<\/p>\n Sixers receive: Kyrie Irving and Daniel Gafford<\/p>\n For Dallas, adding the injury prone Embiid \u2014 inarguably a top 10 player when healthy! \u2014 would be a fairly questionable move. But there is a lot to like when imagining an Embiid-Cooper Flagg pairing. The 33-year-old Embiid is a better player than Irving, and one year younger, so doing this trade wouldn\u2019t be outlandish.\u00a0<\/p>\n For Philadelphia, James would be smiling from ear to ear. James still views Irving, with whom he played for three seasons in Cleveland, in high regard. According to ESPN\u2019s Vince Goodwill, James initially aimed to get Irving traded from the Mavericks to the Cavaliers<\/a>, a move that would likely have pushed James himself back to Cleveland.<\/p>\n This hypothetical trade features two injury prone players in Irving and Embiid; both stars have combined to play just 107 regular season games since the start of the 2024-25 season. While Dallas would also lose Gafford, it would get back a first round pick in a deal.\u00a0<\/p>\n You decide the winner.<\/p>\n But \u2026 Dallas Has Remained a Firm Stance on its Superstar Guard GettyLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA \u2013 NOVEMBER 28: Kyrie Irving #11 of the Dallas Mavericks looks on during a game between the Dallas Mavericks and the Los Angeles Lakers<\/a> at Crypto.com Arena on November 28, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n Irving has registered plenty of trade interest around the league this summer. But the Mavs have told all callers the same thing. No thanks.<\/p>\n \u201cThere\u2019s been no trade talks over the last month regarding Kyrie Irving,\u201d reported NBA insider Brett Siegel. \u201cTeams reached out near the start of free agency to inquire about his availability \u2026 the teams we know that reached out, the Detroit Pistons<\/a> were a team that reached out; we know the Minnesota Timberwolves<\/a> reached out; I\u2019m sure there\u2019s a few other teams mixed in there.<\/p>\n \u201cThe message to them was Kyrie\u2019s not available, and the Mavericks are not actively looking to trade him. They have not put him on the trade block.\u201d<\/p>\n Irving\u2019s attractive skillset has maintained his status as one of the league\u2019s premier players despite his injury history. Traded to Dallas from Brooklyn ahead of the 2023 trade deadline, Irving remains a cornerstone piece for the Mavs, who are now into the Flagg era.\u00a0<\/p>\n The Mavs are excited to see Irving share the court with Flagg, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, for the first time next season and are likely to rebuff trade offers at least until the deadline approaches in February.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n \n\t\t\tAdel Ahmad<\/a> Adel is a writer with over five years of experience covering the NBA. His work has appeared on various media platforms, both national and local. 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